Panthers rookie safety Lathan Ransom explained what he was thinking on the costly penalty that helped lead to Sunday's ...

Carolina Panthers safety Lathan Ransom talks about his penalty in the final seconds of a loss to the Saints for a late hit on ...

The Panthers were swept by a totally inferior opponent.

The Panthers fumbled away yet another golden opportunity against the Saints.

The Panthers fell to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, losing a 10-point lead in the second half to drop into a tie with Tampa Bay in the NFC South.

Here are our biggest takeaways from the Panthers' painful Week 15 loss to the Saints . . .

"The penalties are really what killed us." ...

The Panthers spoiled a golden opportunity with a lot of sloppy play in Week 15. HC Dave Canales spoke about the painful loss.

What does the Panthers' 20-17 loss in New Orleans mean for the team's playoff hopes? A breakdown of the game and the NFC South chase in Week 15.

Charlie Smyth kicked a 47-yard field goal late in regulation, lifting the Saints to a 20-17 comeback victory over the playoff ...